Last Minute Valentine's Day Gifts

Cupid's bow is pulled taut, and tomorrow the arrow flies!

Be sure your sweetheart is lovestruck with these surefire gifts.

FOR THE GENTS

Clockwise from top left: The Italian-made Ogami notebook made from Repap is beautiful, sleek, environmentally-friendly and shows your love is like a rock! The American Bar by Charles Schumann is a fantastic resource for both professional mixologists and amateurs alike. Smell Good Daily Tonic from West Third Brand holds true to its claims - with ultra cool packaging, too! Make him say OH! with this heirloom-quality pewter Ohio State flask.

FOR THE LADIES

Clockwise from top left: Hand her your heart (and her favorite 6 pack) with this hand-painted cast iron bottle opener. Give the gift of inspiration with this luxurious Italian leather journal. A sweet sterling silver necklace will be a reminder that only you hold the key to her heart. The heavenly scent of the Italian Blood Orange Lotion by Mor is only matched by its ability to make even the driest skin soft and sexy.

Tomorrow we'll be open an hour late ('til 7pm!) for all you last minute shoppers. See you soon!

New to the Shop: Christina Stankard Jewelry

 

Last week brought some delicate yet stunning new jewelry to the shop. Incorporating pearls, sapphires and chalcedony, Christina Stankard creates bright earrings and luminous necklaces. All pieces are handmade in her Brooklyn studio -- we imagine it must be filled with natural light, to inspire such ethereal pieces. To see a gallery of her work, check out her website. To adorn yourself with these gorgeous pieces, stop by the shop! I think any one of these pieces would be especially lovely as wedding jewelry....

 

 

But I can't promise I won't claim one of these for myself, wedding or no. Hurry in, Columbus brides -- you've been warned! 

New Jewelry in the Shop!

We hope you're as hypnotized and delighted by these pieces as we are! They're as strange, beautiful and exhilarating as this absurd weather we've been having -- and what better way to welcome spring and summer than with bright jewelry that celebrates nature's bounty?

 

Just ordered and on the way...

Necklaces from Margaret Solow

We're so excited to have these new necklaces by
Margaret Solow!

They come to us via Collier West who has carried them for years. Now that they are moving to the Big Apple- Suzi has shared them with us! {thx Suzi- we miss u already!}

These "Grounding Series" necklaces are beautifully cut gem stones, hand strung on silk cord. Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Grey Quartz to name a few... each stone has healing properties that soothe the soul and add awareness to the daily grind.

What's New? Lots!

Caroline Gardner Cards

Reaping the benefits of the Stationery Show! Today's arrival: cards from one of my all time favorite card artists- Caroline Gardner.

Her style is the perfect blend of sophisticated, cute, bubbly, serene and her great typography and sketchy imagery is skilled and artistically executed.

This British artist has a unique style that is often imitated, but never duplicated. We have carried her photo albums in the past and now her cards remain a top seller.

Most of the cards incorporate multiple press runs; 4 color printing, engraving and embossing.
A great recession booster, prices have come down over the years and at $5.50 it's a far spread from the $7.00 years ago.

Pop by and stock up!

Hot off the Gift Show Floor

Whew! Recovering from one hectic buying trip- The New York International Gift Fair- a whirlwind three days, running the aisles to cull the best of the best!

So what did I buy? Lots of vintage-y inspired treasures in the wings. Here's a hint of what's in store (in a few short weeks)...

Bamboo floor mats w/ uber cool screened calligraphy

Letter boxes

If you love Paris, this one's for you... antiqued wood sign

Bijoux photo frame

Really tried to focus on expanding the assortment of fashion accessories that are gaining popularity - so lots of super cool scarves (!), headbands (!), rings, weekend bags, baubles and bling!!

So excited to have stumbled upon my absolute favorite headbands, which I purchased in abundance!

Great bags for summer (hard to remember that summer even exists in this sub zero weather!) and those long weekends away

Lovely necklaces and earrings fashioned from vintage buttons

Now the really hard part... can't wait till everything arrives!

Smokey Quartz

This season we're in luv with smokey quartz. The color of smoky quartz varies from brown to black and we have some great earrings and necklaces that really show off the earthy beauty of the stones.

Here it's combined with citrine another variety of quartz that actually often gets it's juicy color from heat treating amethyst. How it goes from deep purple to this incredible orange is nothing shy of amazing.

This necklace sets off the organic shapes of the stones in a super dramatic necklace that combines with multi colored chains for a really great look= perfect for holiday parties.

This pendant combines smokey quartz that is facet cut and integrated with intricately sculpted wire. One of my faves- a great contrast of elegant, arty and modern- all twisted into one great look.

Simply Charming

Retro french vintage style continues to be tres chic. New charms- enameled face charms, fleur-de-lis, amour and beaux motifs. Adorn bracelets, chains and sold a la carte to embellish your own accessories. Also some great vintage inspired hearts and lockets....

New... clip on enameled, silver and brass charms with fab french motifs- a super easy, cheap 'n cheerful way to adorn everything from necklaces to cell phones.

Oh la la! So French-

So very pleased to introduce these newest lovelies by artist Jodi French. Jodi and I worked together in our Limited days. She is now a mom and artist living in New Hampshire we have recently reacquainted - thnku Facebook. Jodi's work encompasses a vintage elegance we are so fond of here at On Paper. I think these wearable (VERY wearable) fiber florals are just perfect!

Bracelet cuff- really unique piece flowers are stitched to a rustic linen fabric- a great contrast that simply works- so original and the colors are perfect together.

Satin fabric, vintage beads, burnished edges are some of the delicate details that define the work.

This one is brooch- ultra suede for a much more rustic, everyday look.
Pearl beads, crochet center- LUV!

My fave of the collection- this can be worn day, night, formal black-tie,
w/jeans and everything in between.
A stunning combo of textures and dimensions.

A divine accessory- wear as a belt, headband wrap, necklace of any length-
Did someone say holiday par-tay!!?
.....

Thanks Jodi- I love having them at On Paper!

Floral Craze continued...!

Well- if you don't get the idea by now that floral lovelies are all the rage...

These are fab hair clips are again handmade, this time by a New Mexico design studio. Using vintage linen fabric and hand detailed center bits and bobs these are SO great clipped into a ponytail, or, oh the cuteness of a side clip! And for the more creative types... these would be so easy to embellish an invitation (see previous post 10/2), a gift wrap ribbon or even as an add-on for a handmade greeting card to serve double duty- greet and adorn.

Again- great price points- $8.00 for the flaxen linen and $10 for the white linen.

More Floral Delights

Just in - I've ordered these divine, heavenly floral accoutrements and they've just arrived! Necklaces, earrings and bracelets made of the finest silk thread, intricately crocheted in detailed lacy designs. So classic with such a modern twist! Perfect for the bride to be for serious Bridal wear, great with that little black dress, or even just to jazz up jeans. Incredibly well priced & all handmade:

$64.00 Bracelet
$53.00 Necklace
$26.50 Earrings